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Classe Model Ten or McCormack DNA-125? Or...?
I also vote McCormack.  Amazing amps. My original DNA 0.5 that i bought off audiogon in 2005 still going strong in my brother's system. I like to grab it every so often to reference my merry go round equipment over the years. Always a treat to hea... 
Tidal and Squeezebox
@drrnc2 I installed and use this on my Android. Works 100% perfectly. 
Benchmark AHB2 amplifier - what to expect?
Kijanki, Agree 100%. When you find the right system synergy, you know it. Let us know what your thoughts are after you spend some time with the AHB2! 
Benchmark AHB2 amplifier - what to expect?
Back in April/May of last year I auditioned, with the intent to buy, the AHB2. I read pretty much every report, paper, review, etc on this piece because I was in the market for an amp --looking for a good fit with my Dynaudio Contour S3.4 LEs. My ... 
Tidal and Squeezebox
Erik,Thanks for the run down. That's pretty slick. I've been wondering about using my Raspberry Pi 3 as a transport for a good USB dac. Drrsutlif, I installed the EDO update to my SBT but so far can't get my AQ dragonfly red (very good to my ears)... 
Amplification question - PrimaLuna Tubes vs. McIntosh Solid State
@samster777 I just ordered a PrimaLuna DiaLogue Premium HP Integrated. A friend kindly brought his PL Dialogue HP Integrated to my house and we listened for a few hours. My first impression:I was stunned and floored at how well it ’connected’ with... 
Dragonfly Red in desktop system - replace with Schiit Bifrost Multibit?
@audioneo80 I think you should invest in playing around with acoustic treatments and /or speaker positioning. The sense of depth comes from the recording and interaction with space the speakers are in. The AQ Red can resolve exceptionally well, fa... 
Interconnects for cd player
If your looking to tame a potential glare issue are you sure its not your preamp? Been there many X with the use of cables as bandaids. If the preamp isn't right no amount of tweaking will hold your interest over the long haul 
Do You Love Music or Do You Love Hi-Fi?
that's like asking if you like beer or alcohol better. 
Lightspeed Attenuator - Best Preamp Ever?
I have figured out that the buffered output is a better match in my system. I am amazed, however, at my system performance with this new twist on a buffered volume control. The Lightspeed attenuator coupled with Theta's (Mike Moffat design) implem... 
Marantz SA-8400
Wildoats,I recently picked up the sa8004. It is a wonderful piece. I have used it in multiple ways: Sacd,cd, usb iPod, optical input (streaming flac and pandora from logitech touch). It sounds incredible; very engaging full of life. No glare, no d... 
Critical Listening Training Document
Excellent article. Thank you. Folks should stop "upgrading" when the answer to #25 is YES (to the enjoying part). 
The best CD Player for the money
Marantz sa8004. Excellent! ! 
Which makes more sense? - CD player vs SACD
I second Cmalak on the Marantz SA8004. It sounds excellent for SACD, CD, and streaming Logitech Touch FLAC. It is the digital swiss army knife. I have found no shortcomings with it sonically speaking. I can't wait until I can get a chance to liste... 
Lightspeed Attenuator - Best Preamp Ever?
When I have tried passives in the past I have had negative results. This is the first time for a very positive one. I suppose I have been too hasty in my previous dismissal of passive as an effective volume control--harumppph!